Thursday, May 03, 2012

Cheerier news from NYC

My woodblock printing teacher will be giving a presentation of his work on Saturday, May 19, at 7pm at the Manhattan Graphics Center. If I was around, I'd go!

Please join us for an evening with

Takuji Hamanaka

Artist/Printmaker and Instructor at Manhattan Graphics Center in the technique ofJapanese Woodblock PrintingPresenting images of his work and discussing his recent artistic development and creative process. Free admission and open to the public.

Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Artist's statement:

"My
interest is making simple images for use in constructing repetitious
forms and patterns by applying layers of color and shape. I want to add
emphasis to the structural patterns that are derived from the
accumulation of these simple units. To achieve this end, combining
Japanese style woodblock with the Chin Collé process fit very well. In
these recent works, variously shaped/cut Gampi papers were repeatedly
pasted on the surface of the woodblocks to bring about subtle
differences in layers and colors. The accumulations of paper create
nuances of color on the surface through the physical depth of the
layers."

Shown above:

At top: It could be anywhere, 2010

Above left: Get into it, 2010

Above right: Simmering, 2010

(All works: 28" x 22", Woodblock, Gampi Collage)

Takuji Hamanaka is a 2011 Artist Fellowship recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).

This
presentation is co-sponsored by Artists & Audiences Exchange, a NYFA
public program, funded with leadership support from the New York State
Council on the Arts (NYSCA).